21 st July 2013

Coffee with the Bishop A coffee morning on behalf of the Children’s Society will be held at the Bishop’s home, 61 Richmond Road WV3 9JH at noon on Thurs 25 th July 2013.

Coffee with the Bishop £2 entrance will include refreshments, bring and buy etc..

Inspirational Ladies Group Chair Exercise Tuesdays at 1-3pm St Mary’s Church Hall Everyone Welcome

Inspirational Ladies Group Walk for Health Leaving St Mary’s Church Hall Saturdays noon Everyone Welcome

Wolverhampton Food Bank Please continue to support the food bank with any items that you can spare. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Summer Holiday Club At St James’ Church, 10 till 1.30 from 5 th till 9 th August n Book now, call Naomi on

Room 4 the Blues Christian musician Tim Jenks & his Band perform at The Claregate Pub after previously holding Room 4 The Blues at the Newhampton Inn.

Room 4 the Blues They usually perform on the last Friday of the month - starting at about 9pm. The session continues until closing time. A good time is had by all.

Room 4 the Blues The last event was a 'sell out'... although no tickets got sold! Don't miss the gig on 26 th July, but get there early to ensure you get a seat...

Quiz Night At Fordhouses Cricket Club with Simon French. Next date 3 rd September at 8pm Next date 3 rd September at 8pm £1.50 includes. supper.

Forthcoming Events Harvest Supper Saturday September 28 th at Good Shepherd at 6.30pm

Forthcoming Events Parish Christmas Meal Tuesday December 3 rd at Goodyear Pavillion

Church Maintenance Issues If you see a problem in church or the hall, e.g. a broken chair, please tell Katie or Jennifer before it potentially gets worse.

Technical Help It is noticeable that a lot of the technical stuff is done by the same group of people s It would be better for the Church as a whole if others could take on some jobs

Technical Help ensuring that the Church can run smoothly in the absence of these few! If you would like to know more about how the sound and visual systems work,

Technical Help and would like to help out on a regular basis, speak to Lynne Hesp or John Forrester.

Church Rotas Calling anyone interested in joining the rotas for: Sunday morning coffee making, Reading the lesson

Church Rotas To welcome visitors into church Operate the sound system and the Audio Visual system Flower arranging

Church Rotas Please speak to Katie Slack, Mike Hotchkiss, John or Jayne Forrester if you are interested in helping in any way. Your Church needs you!

Gift Aid If you are a taxpayer and do not give to the church via the "Gift Aid Scheme“ can we encourage you to think about doing so.

Gift Aid The church can claim back the tax you have paid so increasing your giving without you paying more.

Gift Aid This is a large contribution to our income to fund Church activities. Contact Peter Kelly for more information.